Russia’s Orthodox Church warns exorcism attempts should be left to members of the clergy. The most influential modern exorcist in Russia was Father German, a priest who began practising near Moscow in the 1980s. ‘Exorcism tourism’The renewed interest in exorcism within Russia may represent a broader cultural response to political and personal instability — echoing the turbulence of the 1980s. The itinerary includes a consultation and private conversation with well-known “media exorcist” Father Gusev, as well as an application for an exorcism. In a country unsettled by war, uncertainty and spiritual volatility, Russia’s exorcism economy looks to be advancing.

Source: Irish Examiner January 20, 2026 01:01 UTC